The Negative Adverb 不(bù)
In Chinese there are two main negative adverbs, 不 is one of these.
Ex) 他不是美国人。
The original tone of 不 is a 4th tone. However, when followed by another 4th tone syllable, 不 changes to 2nd tone.
Ex) 不是 (bú shì)
Ex) 他不是美国人。
The original tone of 不 is a 4th tone. However, when followed by another 4th tone syllable, 不 changes to 2nd tone.
Ex) 不是 (bú shì)